CALENDAR

Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series presents Capt. Brett Friedman, USMC, discussing “21st Century Ellis,” Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required, limited seating, 401-841-2101.

Story Time from Space Learn about the solar system and listen to astronaut Mike Hopkins read a story from the International Space Station, up to 4 years, Redwood Library’s Ballard Annex, 10 Redwood St., 4 p.m., free but registration required, register at 401-847-0292 x105 or redwoodlibrary.org.

Shakespeare in Middletown Fans gather to read and enjoy works of the Bard, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 5 p.m.

Market Wallet Workshop The Newport and Rhode Island historical societies’ History Space program on making colonial era clothing and accessories continues with participants crafting an 18th century wallet from a precut linen kit, Colony House, 5:30 p.m., $22, register at newporthistory.eventbrite.com.

Food & Wine Expo Area restaurants and vendors host fundraising evening to benefit local high school music programs with wine and beer, tastings, music by local musicians, OceanCliff, 6-9 p.m., ages 21+only, $30, for tickets and reservations contact alanbernstein@npsri.net or 401- 847-6235 x2808.

Golden to Gilded Walking Tour Discover the transformation of the city and its people from Newport’s colonial Golden Age to the Gilded Age summer colony, departs from Museum of Newport History at Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 10:30 a.m., $15, weather permitting, reserve at 401-841-8770.

Historic Site Tours Tours of the Colony House and Great Friends Meeting House, depart from Museum of Newport History at Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at top of the hour, call to reserve, 401-841- 8770, newporthistorical.org.

Bilingual Story Time Children ages 3-12 and their families invited to listen to stories in English and Spanish, songs and poems, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 11 a.m., drop in, 401-847-8720 x204.

Choir School Benefit German bass/baritone Christian Palm will perform in a benefit for The Choir School of Newport County, Guild Hall, St. John the Evangelist, 61 Poplar St., 7 p.m., reception, $20 donation, thechoirschoolri.org.

Make It, Take It Crafts Make puzzle bead bracelets at Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 4 p.m., ages 3+, no registration required, drop in, 401- 846-1573.

MUSE Fundraiser Documentary “National Gallery” offers a behind the scenes look at one of the world's great museums, Jane Pickens Theater, 6 p.m., benefit for Newport Art Museum’s MUSE program for area high school students, janepickens.com.

Life of the Mind Salon Sean Moore, associate professor of English at the University of New Hampshire, will discuss 18th-century libraries and their place in American culture, focusing on the Redwood, 50 Bellevue Ave., reception at 5:30 p.m., talk at 6 p.m., members free, non-members $10, reserve at 401-847-0295 x112.

Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series presents “Spies in Revolutionary Rhode Island,” by Christian McBurney, Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required, limited seating, 401-841- 2101.

Pell Honors Lecture Dr. Gary Gregg, of the University of Louisville, will discuss how George Washington took on the role of symbolic leader of the nation and how he used the office of president to set the tone for his countrymen and establish the foundations of national unity, SRU, O’Hare Academic Center, Bazarsky Hall, 7 p.m., 401-341-2927.

Children’s Films Free screening of award-winning animated film “Ponyo” and other short children’s films on nature and the environment, St. Michael’s Country Day School, Hill House Arts and Athletics Center, 180 Rhode Island Ave., 1:30 p.m., 401-849-5970 x300.

Daffodil Bike Ride Tour with Bike Newport to see plantings across the city, end up at the Ballard Park for flower market and live music, meet at Touro Park at 1:15 p.m., ride rolls at 1:30 p.m., wear yellow, helmets required, prize to daffiest outfit, 401-619- 4900, bikenewport.com.